For convenience of candidates, special bus service has been arranged to ensure smooth transportation to examination centres. (Source: File/ Representational)From free bus service, adequate police deployment to traffic diversions, the Haryana government has made all the arrangements for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) scheduled to be held across the state on July 26 and 27. Those who clear this examination, conducted by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission, will figure on the merit list for government recruitment at various levels.“All necessary arrangements have been made for the CET. For convenience of candidates, special bus service has been arranged to ensure smooth transportation to examination centres. To support female candidates, one accompanying family member shall also be allowed to travel free of cost in the buses,” said Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.A spokesperson of the transport department said, “Transport department has been entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring safe transport for the candidates coming to examination centres and going back home after appearing in the CET Group-C examination scheduled to be held across the centres set up in all districts and in Chandigarh. Around 12,000 buses will be deployed, operating in accordance with both examination sessions each day. For the morning session (10:00 am – 11:45 am), transportation will be provided to the candidates to the nearest examination centre bus stop by 7:00 am, and for the afternoon session (3:15 pm – 5:00 pm), by 12:00 noon.Wherever feasible, free shuttle service will also be arranged to take candidates to the final examination venue from the drop-off points.”“To avail themselves of the benefit, only the admit card needs to be shown by the passengers. All candidates are advised to reach their nearest depot/sub-depot bus stand well before the departure time to make full use of the free transportation service being provided by the government,” the spokesperson added.“Due to the heavy deployment of buses for examination duty, only limited buses will be available for the general public on these two days. Hence, the public is requested to travel only for urgent purpose,” the spokesperson said.The Haryana State Transport operates around 4,000 buses from 24 depots and 13 sub-depots, covering nearly 11 lakh kilometres daily and serving approximately 10 lakh passengers each day.Story continues below this adThe Haryana Police too has made comprehensive security arrangements across the state.Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur issued necessary instructions to senior police officers in all districts. On the day of the examination, Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) will be enforced within a 500-metre radius of all examination centres.“All district police chiefs will inspect the examination centres a day prior to the exam along with the respective Deputy Commissioners and will personally patrol on the day of the exam to ensure that the recruitment examination is conducted fairly and without any disruptions. Additionally, Deputy Commissioners have been directed to appoint an adequate number of duty magistrates for the exam.Instructions have stated that a large number of candidates arrive at the respective stations by train or bus the evening before the exam and then travel via auto-rickshaws and taxis to hotels and lodges near the examination centres. To avoid disorder due to the crowd, additional traffic duties have been directed to be deployed. The district police have been directed to establish checkpoints and inspect all suspicious vehicles arriving from outside the city starting from the evening before the exam. This activity will continue until the completion of the examination,” the police spokesperson said.Story continues below this ad“Only authorised persons are allowed entry into the examination centres. Invigilators inside the examination halls will not be allowed to carry mobile phones or electronic gadgets,” the spokesperson added.No vehicles will be allowed to be parked within a 200-meter radius of the examination centres. On the day of the exam, photocopy/printing shops near the centres will be ordered to remain closed. During the examination, the district police will communicate exclusively through local wireless networks.DGP appeals for public cooperation in maintaining law and orderDGP Kapur has appealed to the citizens of the state, candidates, and their guardians to cooperate with the police and immediately report any suspicious activity to 112 or the local police. He assured that the Haryana Police is fully committed to ensuring that CET-2025 is conducted in a fair and peaceful manner.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:CETHaryana